HC Deb 03 March 1936 vol 309 c1182
43. Mr. J. J. DAVIDSON

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the figures of maternal mortality for 1935 in Glasgow and Greenock, respectively?

Sir G. COLLINS

The number of maternal deaths in Glasgow in 1935 was 155, and in Greenock 11, representing rates of 7.0 and 6.5 per thousand births respectively.

Mr. DAVIDSON

May I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman's Department is extending any financial assistance to the Labour majorities in both these areas, in the excellent work which they are doing in connection with this problem?

Sir G. COLLINS

All local authorities are treated exactly alike, irrespective of whether they are Labour or otherwise.

Mr. DAVIDSON

Does the right hon. Gentleman consider that the assistance they are receiving is adequate, in view of the figures he has just given?

Sir G. COLLINS

I have had no complaints from either of them.

Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the high rates of maternal mortality in these places are due to the composition of the councils?

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